ArchiveAfrica Is Building Africa's First Crowdfunded Cultural Archive Kofi Iddrisu's ArchiveAfrica grew from a personal Instagram project to a 200,000-follower platform. Now he's raising funds to build a physical African museum in Accra to safeguard Africa’s cultural heritage. news July 7, 2025
Met Museum's Gift from Collector Brings African Photography into the Spotlight The new collection is set to bring more eyes to iconic works by African artists like Seydou Keïta and Samuel Fosso, redefining the narrative of global photography. news May 14, 2025
'Between Nostalgia & Dreams:' Yusuf Ahmed’s Lens on Migration and Identity Yusuf Ahmed’s latest exhibition captures the emotional weight of objects carried by African immigrants, exploring memory, migration and identity through photography. news February 10, 2025
Nigerian Artist Praise Hassan Becomes a Finalist in the Inaugural Saltzman-Leibovitz Photography Prize Mentored by Annie Leibovitz, this multidisciplinary artist uses photography as a powerful medium to chronicle emotional growth and personal transformation. news February 4, 2025
How This Cohort of African Artists Explores Memory and History Through Different Mediums Through film, spoken word, and restored photographs, Black Media Plus artists Ethel Tawe and Baff Akoto bring history, time and memory to life in two distinct and compelling projects. film tv November 12, 2024
Spotlight: Nana Frimpong Captures the Fluidity of African Authenticity Ghanian photographer Nana Frimpong's surrealist images use the fluidity of water to capture the beauty and complexity of African minds and bodies. arts culture December 4, 2023
Spotlight: Artist, Ngadi Smart, Captures Black Sensuality, Sexuality & Culture Through Striking Photography In her new series, "Latitude," the Sierra Leonean artist explores the rich indigenous culture in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire through the lens of fashion. arts culture February 11, 2020
'Journey With Me' Is a Window Into the Ups and Downs of Traveling by Train In South Africa In his new photo series, South African artist Luxolo Witvoet, speaks to everyday people in Cape Town about their experiences commuting via the city's fragile, yet vital train system. arts culture January 16, 2020
Spotlight: 'Weaving Generations' Confronts Environmental Destruction in Côte d'Ivoire The photo series, by artist Noella Elloh, advocates for collective responsibility around the "environmental question" across the continent by highlighting the threat it poses to a village of fishermen in Abidjan. arts culture January 15, 2020
Spotlight: 'Weaving Generations' Confronts Environmental Destruction in Côte d'Ivoire The photo series, by artist Noella Elloh, advocates for collective responsibility around the "environmental question" across the continent by highlighting the threat it poses to a village of fishermen in Abidjan. arts culture January 15, 2020
This South African Photographer is Exhibiting His Work At a Taxi Rank Kgomotso Neto is bringing his photo-based street art to one of Johannesburg's busiest taxi ranks. arts culture November 1, 2019
These Newly Discovered Photos From 1950s Senegal Capture the Good Times During an Era of Political Change Unearthed photos by Roger DaSilva, which will be on display at the Also Known As Africa art and design fair in Paris this November, include rare images of presidents, jazz icons and everyday people in pre-independence Senegal. arts culture October 28, 2019
Ethiopian Artist Aida Muluneh's 'Water Life' Is a Response to the Urgent Threat of Water Scarcity The photo series, shot in the hottest place on earth, will be showing at Somerset House in London starting this September. arts culture September 5, 2019
These Portraits by African Photographers Reveal the Power In Self-Presentation We take a tour through the International Center for Photography's "Your Mirror: Portraits from the ICP Collection", which features influential works from Malick Sidibé, Zanele Muholi, Samuel Fosso and more. arts culture May 22, 2019
This Photo Series Is Calling Out the Rampant Corruption Among Nigeria's Political Elite "No Place For Our Dreams," by photographer Ifebusola Shotunde, is an attempt to challenge the ills of Nigerian politics as the country's rescheduled election day draws near. news February 18, 2019
This New Short Doc Follows Chi Modu Taking His Art to the People In His Homecoming Exhibition Revisit the legendary Nigerian-American photographer's experience engaging with Nigerian youth during his Lagos exhibition 'Uncategorized' with this visual from Melanin Unscripted. video January 30, 2019
Visual Artist Prince Gyasi Gathers Ghana's Hiplife Greats in 'A Great Day In Accra' Photo Series We catch up with the Ghanaian artist on his latest project that recreates the iconic 'A Great Day In Harlem' photo—but with a colorful twist. arts culture January 23, 2019
Gabonese Photographer Yannis Davy Guibinga Shares a Magical Photo Series On Dealing with Grief "The Grief" is a stunning photo series that is a reflection on a life experience many of us know too well. arts culture January 23, 2019
Togolese Musician Tabi Bonney's Photo Exhibition Celebrating Ethiopian Ethnic Groups Is Coming to Okay Space "Le Bon Voyage—Brooklyn" is a stunning portrait series that pays homage to the Suri people of Ethiopia. events January 11, 2019
Travel Diary: Antonio Thompson Explores Cape Verde Off the Beaten Path The artist and photographer booked a one-way ticket to his homeland to reconnect with his father and the Cape Verdean people. continental October 10, 2018
'The Hair Appointment' Is a Gorgeous Photo Series Showing the Beauty of Black Hairstyling The latest from Josef Adamu and his creative platform Sunday School will leave you in awe. fashion beauty September 6, 2018
Ibra Ake Is On a Mission To Show African Creatives the Value of Ownership & Telling Honest Stories The Nigerian-American visual artist speaks further on his influences, his experience working with Childish Gambino, writing for 'Atlanta' and more. popular August 31, 2018
In Photos: The Golden Spirit of Khartoum Ahead of their upcoming compilation,Ostinato Recordstakes us on a photographic trip through Sudan's beautiful capital. music July 31, 2018
Alec Lomami's New Photo Series Shows the Beauty of Everyday Life in Kinshasa The Congolese rapper questions our tendency to gaze at the continent in extremes through his series, "Kin la Belle." arts culture July 23, 2018
NextGen: Louis Philippe de Gagoue Is the Dynamic Photographer Who Thrives Off of Spontaneity Meet the Cameroonian-Ivorian photographer who's creating forward thinking editorials on his own terms. arts culture June 1, 2018
NextGen: Teff Theory on How the Use of Color Leads Her Home An in-depth conversation with the Nigerian visual artist on her thoughtful creative process, influences and more. arts culture May 31, 2018
This Exhibition in Accra Celebrates the Brilliance of African Women Photographers Take a look inside the Nubuke Foundation and Africa Lens' latest group exhibition which highlights the work of leading African women photographers. arts culture April 18, 2018
This Photo Exhibit Is Showcasing What Black Excellence Looked Like in the 19th Century Black Chronicles IV, presented by London's Autograph ABP, lands in Johannesburg today. featured April 13, 2018
This Stunning Photo Series Captures the Mystery and Beauty of Benin’s Voodoo Tradition Swiss-Guinean photographer Namsa Leuba's new photo series challenges how the western gaze views African traditional religions. photos April 2, 2018
100 Women: Malin Fezehai Is the Renowned Photographer Helping Africans Reclaim Their Narratives The 2018 honoree is working to make photography more accessible for Africans. arts culture March 20, 2018
Zanele Muholi Links LGBTQ Communities In South Africa & New York Through Visual Activism The artist shares the significance behind her Performa 2017 installation in NYC. film tv December 15, 2017
Travel Diary: Delphine Diallo Captures a Timeless Way of Living in Senegal The French-Senegalese photographer shares beautiful images of everyday life in Senegal with OkayAfrica. continental November 17, 2017
This Striking Photo Story Explores the African Man Finding Inner Peace Nigerian photographer Kene Esomeju takes advantage of nature's color-rich landscapes in this breathtaking photo story. photos November 13, 2017
In Conversation with Hassan Hajjaj on Artist Solidarity and the Impact of 'La Caravane' Women on motorbikes, brightly coloured backgrounds and eye-popping contemporary Moroccan style are Hajjaj's signature. arts culture November 3, 2017
South African Photographer Zanele Muholi on Queering the Zeitz MOCCAA One of South Africa's best known artists talks about how she's conquering the international art world on her terms. arts culture October 11, 2017
Check Out These Moving Photos from Benin's Royal Court Photographer The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art's first travel show to the continent brings Chief S.O. Alonge's photos back to Benin City. culture October 3, 2017
In Photos: Stunning Portraits of Zanzibaris Donning the Classic Kofia An intimate look at the brimless hat that makes Zanzibari men and boys look effortlessly hip and cool in photos. fashion beauty September 14, 2017
Joshua Kissi Is Using Photography To Build a Safe Haven for People of Color An in-depth look into how creative entrepreneur Joshua Kissi came to be an influential culture curator to launching his newest venture, TONL. arts culture August 18, 2017
NextGen: Daniel Obasi Is the Young Nigerian Stylist Making Big Moves Nigerian stylist and art director Daniel Obasi's forward thinking art direction sparks conversation around issues that impact young Africans. style July 18, 2017
From Lagos to the Bronx, Photographer Osaretin Ugiagbe Documents the In-Between Osaretin Ugiagbe's latest exhibit "Unbelonging" depicts themes of dislocation, loneliness and an urgency to assert one's self. photos July 14, 2017
First Look: This New Book Celebrates Women Photographers from the African Diaspora 'Mfon: Women Photographers of the African Diaspora' features 100 women photographers of African descent across the diaspora. arts culture June 30, 2017
This Malick Sidibé Inspired Fashion Editorial Is a Fusion of Art, Protest and Identity NYC-based photographer Mark Aghatise shares an exclusive fashion editorial inspired by the late Malick Sidibé with OkayAfrica. style March 17, 2017
This Photo Series Documents a Group of Female Circumcisers Turned Fashion Mentors Osborne Macharia's latest photo series, Magadi, honors the Kenyan women who abandoned their practice of female circumsicion to become fashion mentors for young girls in their community. popular March 9, 2017
Anunaka's South African Photos Confront the Fear of Freedom We caught up with American artist Anaka Morris in Cape Town to discuss photography and her Imagery is Infinite Archive. arts culture February 3, 2017
Black Magic & Afrofuturism From The Diaspora Take Center Stage In Brooklyn Exhibition 'Black Magic: AfroPasts/AfroFutures' is on view at Corridor Gallery in Brooklyn. arts culture April 28, 2016
Remembering Malick Sidibé We asked a handful of artists and photographers to tell us about their experiences with the master photographer Malick Sidibé. news April 18, 2016
When Malick Sidibé’s Photographs Danced Before Me The Malian photographer helped shape an African worldview and created a lexicon of black identity. arts culture April 15, 2016
The Style & Spirituality Of Senegal's Baye Fall Mystics In Photos Laylah Amatullah Barrayn's photos of the Baye Fall Sufi order of Senegal are on view in a new exhibition at MoCADA in Brooklyn. arts culture June 17, 2015
Simo Ezoubeiri's 'New Suburban Marrakech' Photography Marrakech-born, Chicago-based photographer and filmmaker Simo Ezoubeiri speaks on his 'New Suburban Marrakech' images. arts culture May 4, 2015
Hassan Hajjaj To Premiere Documentary About Badass Moroccan 'Henna Girl' Hassan Hajjaj will premiere his new documentary, 'A Day In The Life Of Karima: A Henna Girl,' in May at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. film tv April 6, 2015
The Vintage Ugandan Photography Of Musa Katuramu 'People Poses Places,' the latest book in HIPUganda's Ebifananyi series, features vintage Ugandan photography by the late Musa Katuramu. arts culture November 14, 2014
A Retrospective Of Rotimi Fani-Kayode's "Black, African, Homosexual Photography" In London Okayafrica takes a look at images from late Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode's solo retrospective at London's Tiwani Contemporary. arts culture September 18, 2014
Vlisco's Iconic Prints In 'Hommage à L’art' [Gallery] Iconic symbols in gold and African wax materials are the focus for african photography in dutch company Vlisco's newest campaign. arts culture September 9, 2013
Mozambique Photographer Mário Macilau on African Representations and 'Living Life Forward' Mário Macilau was recently featured on Aljazeera's Artscape series on African photography and its challenges to common misconceptions of Africa arts culture May 28, 2013
Paul Sika: The Ivorian Photographer With ‘Visions Of Things To Come’ Interview with pioneering Ivorian photographer Paul Sika, a new voice in African photography whose work blends photography and filmmaking. arts culture May 15, 2013
Nigerian Photographer Emeka Okereke On Photography & A 'World of Possibilities' An interview with Nigeria's Emeka Okereke, the founder of Invisible Borders a photography road-trip just featured on AlJazeera series The New African Photography arts culture May 6, 2013
How Kenyan Female Photographer Barbara Minishi Forged Her Own Market Kenya's female photographer Barbara Minishi talks to Okayafrica about representations of Africa, the idea of 'new African photography' and her creative goals news May 1, 2013
Uganda's Unknown Vintage Photographs Uganda's lost vintage photographs resurface on History in Progress, an online archive geared toward digging up unknown histories in East Africa. news February 27, 2013
The Walther Collection: Reimagining The Colonial Archive Contemporary Reconfigurations is the second part of curator Tamar Garb‘s exhibition Distance and Desire: Encounters with the African Archive. usa November 28, 2012
Photos: James Barnor 'Ever Young' Photos from one of the greats of African photography. news June 28, 2012
